saliva sample
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsalivaandsample
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saliva
noun[U]
uk/səˈlaɪ.və/us/səˈlaɪ.və/
the liquid produced in your mouth to keep the mouth wet and to help to prepare food to ...
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sample
noun[C]
uk/ˈsɑːm.pəl/us/ˈsæm.pəl/
a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should ...
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(Definition ofsalivaandsamplefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Asalivasamplewas collected during the interview as par t of the instructions for collecting two morning saliva samples on successive mornings.
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Each successivesalivasamplemight be expected to have progressively smaller concentrations of cortisol due to the diurnal cycle.
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However, as a tool for population-based epidemiology, a test requiring only asalivasampleis an attractive option.
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To control for time of day effects, time ofsalivasamplecollection was entered first into the regression.
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Immediately after gastroscopy, patients provided asalivasampleby placing a cotton swab under their tongue until it was soaked through with saliva.
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We obtained at least onesalivasamplefrom 724 youth.
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The children had not consumed food or drink for at least 30 min before eachsalivasamplewas obtained.
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To parcel out time of day effects, time ofsalivasamplecollection was entered first into the regression.
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Youth were between 11.05 and 16.96 years at the time of first face-to-face contact and collection of the firstsalivasample(home visit).
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The presentator then showed how to take asalivasampleand took one in front of the children in order to ensure that everyone understood.
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Cortisol level is presented as a function of assessment time andsalivasample(1 - 4).
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Individuals who refused to take this test, a non-intimatesalivasample, could face up to three months in custody and a 2,500 fine.
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Here, the patient is asked to spit as much as he/she can into a cup, and the resultingsalivasampleis collected and weighed.
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Midnight and three early morning saliva samples were collected to measure free cortisol levels.
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Evening saliva samples were obtained before and after treatment for ascertainment of circadian melatonin rhythm phase.
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For 19 of the 29 patients without a conclusive diagnosis paired serum and saliva samples were available for further tests.
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For each subject, the average cortisol level across the four saliva samples was computed.
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Saliva samples were transpor ted on ice from the families' homes to the laboratory immediately after the assessment.
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Parents collected and stored children's saliva samples at home, on a "typical" day without day care, within a week before the posttest assessment.
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